Melvin Kuijper is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in various roles within municipal governments and financial consulting. Currently serving as Senior Financial Controller at Gemeente Sliedrecht since October 2023 and acting as a Burgerraadslid for Gemeente Capelle aan den IJssel from February 2024, Melvin previously held positions such as Financieel adviseur at Gemeente Altena, Financieel consulent at Gemeente Woudrichem, and Financieel adviseur at Erasmus MC. Melvin’s earlier career includes significant roles at Deloitte Nederland as a Senior Consultant, focusing on interim assignments, budgeting, and reporting for public sector clients. Melvin's educational background includes multiple degrees in Accountancy, Business Economics, and a Post-HBO Masterclass, all obtained from Markus Verbeek Praehep, complemented by a Havo degree from IJsselcollege.